CANADA, May 8 - A new addition at Edgehill Elementary school will bring more student seats to the community in Powell River. “As many more people make British Columbia their home, our government continues to build, expand and upgrade schools throughout …
CANADA, May 8 - Due to positive performance and strong fiscal management, ICBC’s preliminary net income for the fiscal year 2023-24 is an estimated $1.5 billion. The total amount of the rebate is roughly $398 million, equivalent to $110 per eligible …
CANADA, May 7 - People in Campbell River will have better access to primary care with the opening of a new primary-care access clinic. “We continue to take more actions to strengthen primary care for people as it’s important that people can receive the …
CANADA, May 7 - Data released by the BC Coroners Service shows toxic drugs claimed the lives of at least 192 people in March, and at least 572 lives in the first three months of 2024. The data reflects an 11% decrease in the number of lives lost when …
CANADA, May 7 - Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has released the following statement regarding the BC Coroners Service report on illicit drug toxicity deaths in March 2024: “Each month, the report issued by the BC Coroners …
CANADA, May 7 - A coroner’s inquest into the death of Paul Richard Nathan Spencer will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 9, 2024, at the Victoria Law Courts (50 Burdett Ave.). The death of Spencer, 43, was reported to the BC Coroners Service on Sept. 27, 2019. …
CANADA, May 7 - Information about forestry development is now more easily available online for public review and comment. The new Forest Operations Map online portal will act as an online resource for the public to review and comment on proposed cutblocks …
CANADA, May 6 - Bruce Ralston, Minister of Forests, has released the following statement in response to the binational North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Chapter 19 panel ruling on the U.S. Department of Commerce’s countervailing duty …
CANADA, May 6 - The Province is working with the Regional District of North Okanagan, District of Lake Country and the Okanagan Indian Band to protect the primary water source for Lake Country and the Greater Vernon area from the risk of wildfire. “Many …
CANADA, May 4 - Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, and Harry Bains, Minister of Labour, have released a joint statement on International Firefighters Day: “Today, we honour firefighters, worldwide and here at home, who …
CANADA, May 3 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/30823 Premier David Eby has issued the following statement about criminal charges related to the death of Hardeep Singh Nijjar: “The murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar has shaken the Sikh …
CANADA, May 3 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/30821 Minister of Labour Harry Bains has appointed David Schaub as special mediator in the ongoing labour dispute between the Hudson’s Bay Company in Kamloops and its workers, represented …
CANADA, May 3 - British Columbia’s natural environment will be better protected with stronger enforcement to stop people from committing environmental crimes in provincial parks, protected areas and ecological reserves. Regulatory changes are being made …
CANADA, May 2 - Local governments, First Nations and not-for-profit organizations in the southern Interior region of B.C. are receiving funding to promote economic diversification, clean-economy opportunities and infrastructure development. “We are giving …
CANADA, May 2 - More affordable rental homes are on the way for people in B.C. as the Province launches a three-year pilot of the new Secondary Suite Incentive Program. “There is an urgent need for more homes British Columbians can actually afford, and …
CANADA, May 1 - Bruce Ralston, Minister of Forests, has released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s redetermination of its anti-dumping decision following October 2023 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) panel …
CANADA, May 1 - Jennifer Rice, Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Health – “By incentivizing allied health professionals to settle and practice in rural regions, we can improve access to medical services for people living there. It means people won’t have …
CANADA, May 1 - As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, an emergency alert test will be issued to cellphones, television and radio at 10:55 a.m. (Pacific time) on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. The test alert will go to all compatible cellphones, and will …
CANADA, May 1 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Jewish Heritage Month: “Jewish Heritage Month is an opportunity to remember and honour the countless contributions Jewish Canadians have made in building our province. “For more …
CANADA, May 1 - Niki Sharma, Attorney General, and Mable Elmore, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, have released the following statement marking Asian Heritage Month: "May is Asian Heritage Month in B.C. and a chance for us to …
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